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Pituitary hormone in menopause under study
Regulating a hormone abundant in women approaching menopause could offer alternatives for hormone replacement therapy, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. view more (2006-11-03)
High-resolution CT accurately diagnoses shin splints
High resolution CT can accurately show medial tibial stress syndrome, better known as shin splints, in distance runners according, to a study conducted at the University of Messina in Messina, Italy. view more (2006-09-29)
UC Davis ophthalmologist to examine ancient Chilean mummy eyes
Over the next week, UC Davis ophthalmologist William Lloyd will dissect and examine the eyes of two North Chilean mummies for evidence of various diseases and medical conditions. view more (2005-10-19)
Oral bisphosphonate risk slight, but dental patients should be aware, ADA says
People taking oral bisphosphonates, a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis, osteopenia and Paget's disease of bone, should be aware of potential risks when undergoing certain dental procedures. view more (2006-08-07)
Researchers urge monitoring of bone health during chemotherapy
In laboratory tests on mice, researchers found that a medication often used to reduce toxic side effects of chemotherapy induced bone loss and helped tumors grow in bone. So the researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are recommending increased awareness of bone health during cancer treatments. view more (2007-01-15)
ESA and ASI launch the first sponsorship initiative for European research on board the International Space Station (ISS)
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) have initiated the first sponsorship programme enabling businesses to participate in the world`s largest international science and technology venture in space. The programme will offer Italian and European companies the opportunity to join the agencies in sponsoring scientific and... view more... (2002-03-12)
Fernström Prizes To Swedish Researchers In Medicine
On November 3 the Erik K. Fernström Foundation will confer prizes on seven researchers in medical science. The Fernström Foundation is one of the largest foundations of its kind in Sweden. The Nordic Prize, worth the sum of SEK 1 million, is awarded this year to Professor Lennart Philipson. He has done important work in cell and... view more... (2003-10-31)
World-leading microscope shows more detail than ever
A unique 3-dimensional microscope that works in a new way is giving unprecedented insight into microscopic internal structure and chemical composition. It is revealing how materials are affected, over time, by changes in temperature, humidity, weight load and other conditions. view more (2006-05-03)
Vertebroplasty heals fractures but may cause others, Mayo Clinic study finds
A new Mayo Clinic study finds that vertebroplasty, a procedure used to treat painful compression fractures in the spinal vertebrae due to osteoporosis, appears to increase the risk for new fractures in adjacent vertebrae. view more (2006-01-17)
New evidence that green tea may help improve bone health
Researchers in Hong Kong are reporting new evidence that green tea - one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide and now available as a dietary supplement - may help improve bone health. view more (2009-09-17)
Readily available treatment could help prevent heart disease in kidney patients
The estimated 19 million Americans living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face a high risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Recent studies have shown that a main source of this cardiovascular risk is CKD patients' high levels of blood phosphate. view more (2008-04-18)
Vigorous physical activity in children likely to stave off knee osteoarthritis in later life
Young children need to be highly physically active if they are to stave off degenerative joint disease, specifically osteoarthritis of the knee, suggest researchers in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. view more (2003-09-25)
Study shows that soda consumption increases among adolescent girls as they get older
There are growing concerns over the effects of increased consumption of sodas and fruit drinks among adolescents in the United States. view more (2006-02-24)
Vitamin D tied to muscle power in adolescent girls
Vitamin D is significantly associated with muscle power and force in adolescent girls, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). view more (2009-02-03)
Action needed to stop "disease mongering"
A lot of money can be made from telling healthy people they’re sick despite clear conflicts of interest. Pharmaceutical companies sponsor disease definitions and promote them to prescribers and consumers. In this week’s BMJ researchers give examples of “disease mongering” and suggest how to prevent the growth of this... view more... (2002-04-10)
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Common blood disorder may not be linked to as many serious diseases
A symptomless blood disorder, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, known as MGUS, is not linked to as many serious diseases as previously thought. view more (2009-08-26)
Gluten Intolerance
Nearly 1% of the population is celiac, i.e. they suffer from intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. The problem obliges sufferers to follow a diet based on natural foodstuffs such as legumes, meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit and rice. Gluten, in sufferers, produces atrophy of the villi of the intestinal lining,... view more... (2004-08-05)
Study probes the economic impact of undiagnosed celiac disease
A study published in Journal of Insurance Medicine by members of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center has demonstrated an economic benefit to the diagnosis of celiac disease in a national managed-care population in the United States. view more (2009-03-30)
Quest for better treatment for effects of menopause
During menopause, lack of oestrogens increases the risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases. For her doctoral thesis, University of the Basque Country researcher, Ainhoa Ruiz del Agua, studied the effects of substitute treatments and the genetic factors influencing the response to these therapies. view more (2008-05-29)
Exercise Pill is No Replacement for Exercise
Recently, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, a research organization focused on biology and its relation to health, published a study in the journal Cell on the results of a substance that increased exercise endurance without daily exertion when tested in mice. view more (2008-08-06)
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